‘Gen Abubakar Never Returned $700m To CBN’
The underbelly of events that transpired shortly after the demise of Nigeria’s military ruler, Gen Sani Abacha in June 1998, has been unearthed by the former Chief of Army Staff,…
‘Abacha’s Loot’ Is Media Creation – Bamaiyi
Former Chief of Army Staff, General Ishaya Rizi Bamaiyi (retd) has disclosed that the reference to ‘Abacha’s loot’ is farcical, saying the term is a mere media creation for funds…
Finance Ministry Unveils DBN’s Board, Management
BY COBHAM NSA, ABUJA - The Board and management of the newly licensed Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has been unveiled by the Federal Ministry of Finance with a banker…
FG Moves 2016 Budget Tenure to May 5
BY COBHAM NSA, ABUJA - The Federal Government on Thursday moved to ensure continuous implementation of year 2016 Budget until May 5, 2017 or passage of 2017 Appropriation Bill by…
LG Autonomy: Nigerians Must Mount Pressure On State Assemblies, Govs – Dogara
BY AMOS DUNIA, ABUJA - Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has declared that if financial and administrative autonomy for local governments is to be achieved in…
Cross River: Fears Grip Parties Over Councils’ Poll
BY UBON EKANEM, CALABAR -Amidst mounting fears that only four political parties may qualify to participate in the forthcoming Local Government Elections in Cross River State, there are strong indications…
EFCC Arraigns Rep For Certificate Forgery
BY AMOS DUNIA, ABUJA- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned a member of the House of Representatives, Nse Bassey Ekpenyong before Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court…
Kano Chief Judge Frees 20 Prison Inmates
BY VICTOR BUORO, ABUJA - Luck shone on 20 inmates of Central Prison located in Kurmawa in Kano State as the acting Chief Judge of the state, Justice Nura Sagir,…
Gen Abubakar Once Convicted for ‘Tampering With Soldiers’ Salaries’ – Bamaiyi
Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami A. Abubakar (retd) was once sentenced to two-year imprisonment for “tampering with soldiers’ salaries”, according to a book, ‘Vindication of a General,’ written by…
Coups After Mine Were Not For Nigeria’s Defence – Gowon
BY MUSA SIMON REEF, ABUJA - Former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd) on Thursday said that military coups after his were not for the defence and unity…
